Nikita Kucherov, Mikhail Sergachev expected to be in Lightning lineup for Game 5 vs. Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning will likely have superstar forward Nikita Kucherov and defenseman Mikhail Sergachev back in the lineup for Monday's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers, according to The Athletic's Joe Smith.
After leaving Saturday's win with injuries, both players participated in morning skate on Monday.
Kucherov exited in the third period with an apparent left leg injury after he was slashed by Panthers forward Anthony Duclair. The 27-year-old laid on the ice in pain for several minutes before skating off, unable to put any weight on his leg.
Sergachev left minutes later after receiving a hard hit from Panthers forward Patric Hornqvist. He skated off under his own power and did not return.
Kucherov has three goals and six assists in four playoff games, while Sergachev has one assist.
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